Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500

McStar · 11-07-04, 12:29 PM

Hi,

My fan has packed up on my geforce 3 ti500 card, I searched the internet and found I could get a new fan for it. So I bought a Iceberq4 CCB-A4C (nice blue LED one), unfortunately it appears the thing doesn't fit.

A few questions:
1. Am I right this fan is no good for my card. i.e. Is there anyway to secure fan to board without using the mounting screws?

If yes:
2. Would the thermaltake Blue orb fan fit better? As it looks smaller to me.
3. Where can I buy it in the UK?
4. Are there any other fans I could consider?

If No:
2. How the hell do I fit it?

Thanks in advance

Mat

Kev1 · 11-08-04, 12:05 AM

I believe the one you bought or have is the model for ATI cards. For Nvidia cards you want the CCB-A4P, Iceberg 4 Pro.

If you can't send it back, probably the only way to get it to work would be using thermal tape to hold it on the GPU.

McStar · 11-08-04, 05:42 AM

Hi,

I'm sure this is the right model out of the two fans, the box even lists geforce 3 ti cards as recommended for this fan. The pro fan is even bigger than this one I believe, so i'm sure I have the more suitable one of the two Iceberq produce. Bit worried about just using themal tape - these fans aren't that light is tape strong enough to hold a fan safely???

Cheers
Mat

tyx · 11-08-04, 06:09 AM

Yeah, it is the right model.
The pro version is for the geforce4 ti and fx 5600 only.

I think your card's PCB is not the reference design as supplied by nVidia.

Just for fun, I'm guessing your card brand is Albratron or chaintech

McStar · 11-08-04, 06:23 PM

Hi

My card is Special

(do you mean it's a cheap version?)

How do I check the manufacturer - can't see it on the card. There is a logo on it if that helps. Sorry pic quality is poor, only have v cheap camera!

Mat

McStar · 11-08-04, 06:30 PM

Done some searching I think its by a company called visiontek, if that helps.

Mat

ragejg · 11-08-04, 06:45 PM

Guys, all you need is any good northbridge cooler for that, and mix some 2 part epoxy 50/50 with AS5... and apply...

ragejg · 11-08-04, 06:52 PM

or go crazy like this...

I'm glad my tornado days are behind me, but this card was fun... volt mod and all

McStar · 11-08-04, 09:30 PM

ragejg - Same card as mine!

You seem to know what youre talking about. Can you be more specific with a model name of northbridge cooler and bear in mind I want an easy one to install.

What would be really helpful is a link, where i can get one online in the UK. Is the blue orb no good by the way - to me it looks great

- speaking as someone who knows nothing about cooling!

**WeReWoLf** · 11-08-04, 09:40 PM

i did a mod to my GeForce 2 that's very similar to that! Replaced the heatsink on it with an old Socket 370 HSF, modded the fan powerlead, and stock it on with a 50/50 of epoxy and thermal paste... after that i got that mofo of a card to o'c to Ti500 speeds.

11-07-04, 12:29 PM	#1
McStar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Hi, My fan has packed up on my geforce 3 ti500 card, I searched the internet and found I could get a new fan for it. So I bought a Iceberq4 CCB-A4C (nice blue LED one), unfortunately it appears the thing doesn't fit. A few questions: 1. Am I right this fan is no good for my card. i.e. Is there anyway to secure fan to board without using the mounting screws? If yes: 2. Would the thermaltake Blue orb fan fit better? As it looks smaller to me. 3. Where can I buy it in the UK? 4. Are there any other fans I could consider? If No: 2. How the hell do I fit it? Thanks in advance Mat Attached Thumbnails

11-08-04, 12:05 AM	#2
Kev1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 679	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 I believe the one you bought or have is the model for ATI cards. For Nvidia cards you want the CCB-A4P, Iceberg 4 Pro. If you can't send it back, probably the only way to get it to work would be using thermal tape to hold it on the GPU.

11-08-04, 05:42 AM	#3
McStar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Hi, I'm sure this is the right model out of the two fans, the box even lists geforce 3 ti cards as recommended for this fan. The pro fan is even bigger than this one I believe, so i'm sure I have the more suitable one of the two Iceberq produce. Bit worried about just using themal tape - these fans aren't that light is tape strong enough to hold a fan safely??? Cheers Mat

11-08-04, 06:09 AM	#4
tyx Believer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 73	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Yeah, it is the right model. The pro version is for the geforce4 ti and fx 5600 only. I think your card's PCB is not the reference design as supplied by nVidia. Just for fun, I'm guessing your card brand is Albratron or chaintech

11-08-04, 06:23 PM	#5
McStar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Hi My card is Special (do you mean it's a cheap version?) How do I check the manufacturer - can't see it on the card. There is a logo on it if that helps. Sorry pic quality is poor, only have v cheap camera! Mat Attached Thumbnails

11-08-04, 06:30 PM	#6
McStar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Done some searching I think its by a company called visiontek, if that helps. Mat

11-08-04, 06:45 PM	#7
ragejg nV News Alumni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,399	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 Guys, all you need is any good northbridge cooler for that, and mix some 2 part epoxy 50/50 with AS5... and apply... __________________ 2010-2011 Reviews: GTX 570 \| GTX 580 \| GTS 450 \| GTX 460 \| GTX 465 Pre-2010 Reviews: 6600 GT \| XMS 4400 DDR \| SilenX Cooler \| 6800 \| 5900 XT \| Personal Cinema \| 5900 NU ______________________________________________ Phenom II x6 1090t @ 4.0 ghz \| Asus M498TD-EVO Am3 SLI nForce 980a \| 2x EVGA GTX 560 SLI \| 2x4gb DDR3-1333 \| Antec EarthWatts EA650 PSU \| 60gb Mushkin Calisto Enhanced Sandforce SSD \| 2x WD2500KS RAID 0 \| Sunbeam Tuniq 3 case \| 24" Asus 19x10 LED LCD \| 26" Panasonic 720p TV \| Sidewinder X5 mouse \| Logitech MX5500 & Revolution mouse \| Altec Lansing 5.1 THX-Certified audio \| Win 7 Ultimate \| desk \| couch "Stars must die so that I may live. I... stepped out of a Supernova."

11-08-04, 06:52 PM	#8
ragejg nV News Alumni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,399	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 or go crazy like this... I'm glad my tornado days are behind me, but this card was fun... volt mod and all __________________ 2010-2011 Reviews: GTX 570 \| GTX 580 \| GTS 450 \| GTX 460 \| GTX 465 Pre-2010 Reviews: 6600 GT \| XMS 4400 DDR \| SilenX Cooler \| 6800 \| 5900 XT \| Personal Cinema \| 5900 NU ______________________________________________ Phenom II x6 1090t @ 4.0 ghz \| Asus M498TD-EVO Am3 SLI nForce 980a \| 2x EVGA GTX 560 SLI \| 2x4gb DDR3-1333 \| Antec EarthWatts EA650 PSU \| 60gb Mushkin Calisto Enhanced Sandforce SSD \| 2x WD2500KS RAID 0 \| Sunbeam Tuniq 3 case \| 24" Asus 19x10 LED LCD \| 26" Panasonic 720p TV \| Sidewinder X5 mouse \| Logitech MX5500 & Revolution mouse \| Altec Lansing 5.1 THX-Certified audio \| Win 7 Ultimate \| desk \| couch "Stars must die so that I may live. I... stepped out of a Supernova."

11-08-04, 09:30 PM	#9
McStar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 ragejg - Same card as mine! You seem to know what youre talking about. Can you be more specific with a model name of northbridge cooler and bear in mind I want an easy one to install. What would be really helpful is a link, where i can get one online in the UK. Is the blue orb no good by the way - to me it looks great - speaking as someone who knows nothing about cooling!

11-08-04, 09:40 PM	#10
WeReWoLf Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 5,013	Re: Installing new fan - GeForce 3 ti500 i did a mod to my GeForce 2 that's very similar to that! Replaced the heatsink on it with an old Socket 370 HSF, modded the fan powerlead, and stock it on with a 50/50 of epoxy and thermal paste... after that i got that mofo of a card to o'c to Ti500 speeds.

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